The Friends of Leighton House
Analysis
The Friends of Leighton House is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides other finance, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Friends of Leighton House reported income of £272k and spending of £281k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £136k to £272k (+99%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 176%. Over the whole period it spent 196% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Friends of Leighton House sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Whitchurch Silk Mill Trust (£272k), Artsreach (£272k) and Fermynwoods Contemporary Art Limited (£271k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support the funding of acquisitions of works of art and furniture for Leighton House Museum. To support ongoing restoration and refurbishment projects. To organise events in the houses in collaboration with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and other partners. To act as ambassadors for the Museum in local, academic and other communities of interest.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Silk Mill Trust | Whitchurch | £272k |
| Artsreach | Dorset | £272k |
| Fermynwoods Contemporary Art Limited | Kettering | £271k |
| Ansar Youth Project | Wembley | £272k |